Daily Current Affair Quiz: 28th May 2020
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May 28, 2020
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Brus, also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the north-eastern states of
Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram.
2. Hojagiri is a folk dance of Brus community.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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The Brus, also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the north-eastern states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram. In Tripura, they are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group.
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Culture: They speak the Reang dialect of Kokborok language which is locally referred to as Kau Bru. Their Hojagiri folk dance is well known all over the world. ‘Buisu’, not ‘bihu’ is the most popular festival of Reang tribes.
2. EQUIP Programme is associated with
(a) MSME
(b) Education
(c) Oil Seeds
(d) None of the above
Ans: b
Justification:
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The Department of Higher Education of HRD Ministry has finalized and released a five-year vision plan named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP).
3. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Deeksharambh is a University Grants Commission (UGC) guide to Student Induction Programme.
2. PARAMARSH is a scheme for Mentoring National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) Accreditation Aspirant Institutions to promote Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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The Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) UGC Scheme PARAMARSH.
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It is a scheme for Mentoring National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) Accreditation Aspirant Institutions to promote Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
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Coverage: The scheme will target 1000 Higher Education Institutions for mentoring.
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The Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) released Deeksharambh, a University Grants Commission (UGC) guide to Student Induction Programme.
4. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Jan Shikshan Sansthan is a MHRD Programme.
2. It intent to impart vocational skill training programmes and entrepreneurship benefits accessible to the underprivileged such as neo-literates, semi-literates, SCs, STs, women and girls, slum dwellers, migrant workers.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b
Justification:
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Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship announced that Fee for SC/ST candidates, who join vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS), has been waived off.
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Currently, there are 247 JSSs working across the country imparting vocational skill training programmes and entrepreneurship benefits accessible to the underprivileged such as neo-literates, semi-literates, SCs, STs, women and girls, slum dwellers, migrant workers. Formerly under the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Jan Shikshan Sansthan has been transferred to Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in 2018.
5. Which of the following are Matched correctly?
1. Ilkal Sarees – Karnataka
2. Muga Silk – Assam
3. Chnderi Fabric – Maharashtra
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: d
Justification:
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Ilkal sari takes its name from the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, India. Ilkal saris are woven using cotton warp on the body and art silk warp for border and art silk warp for pallu portion of the sari.
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Muga silk is a variety of wild silk geographically tagged to the state of Assam in India
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Chanderi Fabric is a traditional sari made in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is characterized by its lightweight, sheer texture and fine luxurious feel. Chanderi fabric is produced by weaving in silk and golden Zari in the traditional cotton yarn.
